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*** Fed chief Bernanke wins 2nd term in closest vote
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Posted 28 January 2010 - 05:26 PM

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2009, file photo Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is introduced before speaking at the The Economic Club of Washington.  President Barack Obama phoned Senate allies Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, as two key senators, Chris Dodd of Conneciticut and Judd Gregg of New Hampshire, predicted that embattled Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke will be confirmed for a second term. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)AP - Embattled Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke won confirmation for a second term Thursday, but only by the closest vote ever for the crucial post and after withering criticism from lawmakers for bailing out Wall Street while other Americans suffered in recession.




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